"It also means all absence-related communication is contained within a single system, including medical certificates."
2. Greater accuracy
"The chances of error are reduced with an automated system, preventing instances where employees continue to be paid despite using all of their allocated leave," Tarnacki adds.
3. Reduced labour costs
"If absence tracking is not accurate, employees may take off more time than they have earned, costing the company money," Tarnacki says.
"With automation comes greater transparency in how leave requests are made and granted, and how that information is communicated to the payroll department. It also lets managers plan for extended absences in advance."
4. Improved employee satisfaction
"When employees have clear communication channels, immediate receipt confirmations and clarity around processes, confusion is reduced," Tarnacki adds.
"Employees are therefore more likely to feel that leave policies are fair, making them more loyal to the organisation."
According to Tarnacki, it’s clear that automating absence management tasks has many benefits for employers and employees alike.
"And while HR directors can’t always anticipate or prevent employee absences, they can empower their organisations to respond with improved efficiency by implementing automated absence management throughout the enterprise," Tarnacki adds.